EDUCATION Minister Maszlee Malik says he is aware of his flaws and has asked support from the public as he works on improving himself as a minister.
His remarks were made on his Twitter account, following heavy criticism on social media, in commentaries by newspapers and news portals, and from opposition politicians.
“As a minister, I know I have many weaknesses. I am aware and will continue working hard to improve myself.
“And I believe, change is not one person’s work alone. I need the help of everyone,” the former academic tweeted, ending his post with “for a better tomorrow”.
The latest criticism against Maszlee is over his comparison of the 90% Bumiputra quota for the matriculation programme with alleged discrimination in the employment market based on Mandarin language requirements.
He is also being criticised for rejecting a proposal that students learn about other religions in school aside from Islamic studies.
Last year, Maszlee was panned for introducing the black shoes only requirement for schoolchildren, with critics telling him to focus on more important matters in the education system.
He had also suggested that hotels should offer their pools for swimming lessons for schoolchildren as part of their corporate social responsibility.
In December, he drew fire from Sabahans and Sarawakians when he said teachers posted in those states should use their placements as a “medan dakwah”, which was taken to mean preaching about Islam.
Maszlee later said his remarks were narrowly interpreted and “dakwah” also meant “to teach about goodness”.
A few online petitions against him have been started, asking Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remove him as education minister.
But the beleaguered Maszlee has his supporters, who have started petitions in support of him and have written letters to news editors expressing their stance. – May 24, 2019.
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If the supporters are students, either they are brainless or are expecting some financial aid to further their studies or perhaps invest in their future with the Minister..
Because if they know his lack of capabilities, any sane person would immediately leave. In future MPs or senators before being appointed minister or deputy minister MUST undergo and pass the EQ, IQ tests and the English vocabulary size test..
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